Saturday, July 30, 2011

Ask Dr KK: What is the toxic dose of Paracetamol (acetaminophen)?


Toxicity is unlikely to result from a single dose of less than 150mg/kg in children or 7.5-10 gm in adults. Toxicity is likely to occur with a single ingestion greater than 250 mg/kg or those greater than 12 gm over a 24 hours period.   

About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.  

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